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S975 WOM

1998 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

101,102 mi
Last recorded101,102 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover Sterling87,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 WOM
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 101,102 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 95,108 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front tyres scrubbing on inner and outer edges

front number plate has small stone chip in it

front wipers starting to smear screen

nsf headlight starting to get condensation on lense

nsr shock absorber damp

Pass 10 May 2006 90,591 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 90,561 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 90,316 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake disc lipped

both rear shock absorbers slight weak

both rear tyres worn on edges

front number plate water damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

How Reliable is the Rover Sterling?

Based on 8,239 MOT tests across 1,556 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
4,109
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
constant velocity joint gaiter split 546
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
parking brake recording little or no effort 248
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S975 WOM is a 1998 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 87,288 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Sterling fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S975 WOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Sterling typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Rover Sterling is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S975 WOM registered?

S975 WOM is a 1998 Rover Sterling, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S975 WOM safe to buy?

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